While the Cincinnati Bengals hold out some hope that Madieu Williams might be able to return late in the season or for the playoffs, the team faces the prospect of playing the rest of the year without the starting free safety, who earlier this week underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Wide receiver Hines Ward took part in some of the Steelers' drills, but remains questionable for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.

The Bengals lost both centers to knee injuries during the first half, forcing guard Eric Steinbach to take off his gloves and play the position.